Market-driven Israeli
Machneyuda
The riotous Mahane Yehuda favourite that changed how the world thinks about Israeli food.
About Jerusalem
Walking Jerusalem's Old City is one of the world's great travel experiences — the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock all within a few minutes of each other. Modern Jerusalem's Machane Yehuda market comes alive after dark.
First-hand Jerusalem advice
5 of our travel experts have personally been here — ask them anything.
Adam Huberman
Director & Founder
Personally stayed here★ Specialist1 hotel experienced
Things to do
- ✦ Old City walking tour
- ✦ Western Wall
- ✦ Yad Vashem
- ✦ Machane Yehuda market
Excursions we love
- ✦ Masada sunrise & Dead Sea
- ✦ Bethlehem
- ✦ Judean Desert jeep tour
Featured hotels in Jerusalem
Where to eat
Top restaurants in Jerusalem
Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.
Biblical Israeli
Eucalyptus
Chef Moshe Basson's homage to ingredients from the Bible — the tasting menu is a history lesson on a plate.
Modern Israeli
Mona
Refined seasonal dining in a beautiful stone-vaulted room near Bezalel.
Balkan-Jerusalem
Azura
Mahane Yehuda institution — slow-cooked stubbies of hamin, sofrito and stuffed vegetables.
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